A nurse is formulating a diagnosis for a patient who is reliving a brutal mugging that took place several months ago. The patient is crying uncontrollably and states that he "can't live with this fear
" Which of the following diagnoses for this patient is correctly written?
A) post-trauma syndrome related to being attacked
B) psychological overreaction related to being attacked
C) needs assistance coping with attack
D) mental distress related to being attacked
A
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During an assessment, the nurse learns that an older patient experiences much stress and feels the heart racing at times. The nurse explains that this is the fight-or-flight response and is associated with which body chemical?
1. Serotonin 2. Dopamine 3. Epinephrine 4. Acetylcholine
An adolescent boy is diagnosed with hepatitis A. Which problem should be considered when planning care?
A) He will become fatigued easily. B) He will be very irritable and perhaps require sedation. C) Hypothermia is common. D) His urine will be dark and infectious.
When the patient's response exceeds the prescribed parameters at the minimal dose, you should
A. discontinue the infusion and notify the AP. B. keep the infusion at the minimal rate. C. continue to titrate the infusion upwards. D. lower the infusion rate and notify the AP.
Today, nurses are required to understand how health care is financed in the United States because nurses
A. Are expected to help patients find funding sources to pay for their care. B. Have to restrict their care to those services that are financially reimbursed. C. Must charge patients for all supplies consumed while giving care. D. Must notify patients of the exact cost of the nursing services just rendered.